Electrologists' Association of California
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Electrolysis for dark skin
Dark skin is a challenge for some hair removal methods, but not for electrolysis. If you've heard that your skin tone means that you are not a candidate for hair removal treatments, then you need to speak to an electrolgist. Electrolysis is effective on all skin colors and types of hair.
Does electrolysis work on dark skin?
Yes. Your electrologist looks for the opening where the hair emerges from the skin. They do not need a significant difference in between the color of the hair and the color of your skin to do this. No matter what color of skin and hair you have, electrolysis works.
Will electrolysis treatment cause dark spots on my skin?
Temporary hyperpigmentation (dark spots) is the darker skin equivalent of the temporary redness sometimes experienced by those with lighter skin. If you have been tweezing the hair, the irritation from that can also cause dark spots. These dark spots are a sign that the skin is doing it's job and healing the irritated area; they will fade over time. Do not use a bleaching cream on these areas as this can cause light spots (hypopigmentation) when the skin returns to normal. Your electrologist can recommend an aftercare product to help speed the return to normal pigmentation.
What if an electrologist says they don't work on dark skin?
Electrologists have specialties and areas of expertise, just like other practitioners. If you speak to an electrologist who does not work on dark skin, ask them for a referral to someone who does.
Why is the electrologist asking me about my pierced ears?
Darker skin is more prone to a special type of scarring called keloids. Your electrologist may ask you about things like piercings or vaccination scars to determine if you are prone to keloids, so that they can make the appropriate adjustments to your treatment plan.
Where can I get more information about electrolysis?
Answers to general questions about electrolysis are available on the FAQ page.
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Electrolysis Tip
Clean skin releases unwanted hair more easily. Remove your makeup before your appointment, 
so the hair follicles are clean and accessible.
Did you know?
If your electrologist can't see the hairs, they can't zap the hairs. Plucking, waxing, threading, or tweezing before your hair removal appointment reduces the number of hairs your electrologist can remove.
Electrolysis Tip
Ask your electrologist for aftercare advice. We can recommend the product that is right for your skin and treatment program.
Before and After
Hairline: before and immediately after treatment.
Before and After
26-year-old man with excessive beard hair on his neck. Because the skin is thin, he had great difficulty shaving (often resulting in hundreds of pustules and ingrown hairs). The "after photo" is just before his final treatment to remove scattered hairs. The total treatment was 9 hours. Results were permanent.
Before and After
Patient's legs were cleared only two times. (Please note "locator moles" showing this is the same patient.) The "after photo" is 9 months after the last treatment. At this point only scattered hairs remained which were removed in less than one hour - for both legs. Results were permanent.
Electrolysis Tip
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
Drinking plenty of water helps unwanted hair slide right out.
Before and After
22-year-old man wanted his chest hair thinned but not totally removed. It took 7 treatment hours to achieve the look he wanted: natural, but less hair. Only electrolysis is able to create a completely natural look by thinning and feathering. Laser cannot duplicate this natural appearance. Results were, of course, permanent.
Did you Know?
Electrology is the only hair removal method recognized as permanent by the FDA.
Before and After
Publicity photo of a 25-year-old film/stage actor. The body hair was sculpted, not just removed. Hairs were cleared at the lower pectorals. Hair in the center of the chest was feathered to look normal. The stomach hair was thinned and shaped into a normal centerline. Only electrolysis can produce this natural and undetectable appearance. Results were permanent. (Electrologist: Mike Bono, Santa Barbara.)
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